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Beavers In Scotland Given Protected Status
Topic Started: Nov 24 2016, 05:58 PM (404 Views)
earthdragon64
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Both the officially re-introduced Knapdale population and the illegally released Tayside Beavers have been granted native species status and protected status by the Scottish Government.

BBC Beaver Story

Great news, I wonder if further legal re-introductions will be considered in the future.
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JennyWren
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:encore: it is great news Audrey and i hope something is worked out between land managers and farmers asap otherwise some will go on thinking they have a 'right to control' the poor beaver :( Thank goodness they now have legal protection :Cool:
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saxonaxe
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I read somewhere that the Beaver was probably extinct in Scotland by the 16th Century, although other accounts put the date very much earlier. Hunting for it's pelt, it's use in medicinal concoctions and loss of habitat was given as the reasons for it's disappearance. So if all those threats are removed now and the Beaver has no serious natural predators, I imagine that after a few years the authorities will have to start culling, rather like the Deer culls.
It's nice that they're back though after a long absence.
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JennyWren
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Yep you're right Sax , with no natural predators problems will arise .

A statement from the Zoological Society states "Establishing a clear and comprehensive management plan for the species should now be our top priority."
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Davebutterflyman
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I think it's great news in many respects but there also has to be a level of management that benefits and protects the environmental impact that beavers will no doubt create. Full credit to the Scottish government for their insight and it's a shame that their neighbours across the border don't have the gumption to take the bull by the horns and tackle some of the many issues regarding wildlife that need addressing, and have been that way for many years now.
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earthdragon64
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I googled what predates Eurasian Beavers, apparently Red Fox will, as will Eurasian Lynx, Brown Bears and Wolves. Lynx are being considered for reintroduction in the UK, one site being considered for a trial is Kielder Forest in Northumberland.

Leaving aside reintroduced species, perhaps monitoring the effect of Foxes on Beaver numbers would be a good way of starting to look at more natural management plans.
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JennyWren
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:Cool: Audrey , i agree . I wonder if there is any evidence so far of the fox predating the beaver ? Those in Devon were introduced a while back now :nod:
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:news: Audrey.
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Davebutterflyman
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Some good points raised there Audrey.

I'll try and do a little bit of research to see if i can get any answers.
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Eric Hardy
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This is a beaver dam in The Gatineau, not far from Ottawa, when visiting Mark one year.
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Davebutterflyman
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Great photo Eric and a heck of a dam!
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Eric Hardy
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Thank you Dave, there were many more in the area but this was the nearest one I could get to to take a photo.
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Davebutterflyman
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Very impressive structures aren't they.
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